LANDERS MAN HELD AFTER STEALING TOOLS
A Landers man was arrested Saturday morning on drug charges after he was seen trying to steal tools from a backyard patio in Yucca Valley. According to the Sheriff’s department, a resident in the 6900 block of Airway Drive saw Floyd Montoya, 29, in his backyard, attempting to steal some tools. The resident confronted Montoya, who ran off toward Old Woman Springs Road. During an area check, a deputy found Montoya near Old Woman Springs Road and Highway 62. Floyd Montoya was arrested on suspicion of attempted burglary. During a search at the Morongo Basin Jail, a deputy found heroin in Montoya’s pants. Montoya was then arrested for investigation of possession of heroin for sale. His bail is set at $25,000.
LANDERS MAN HELD AFTER STEALING TOOLS
